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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1963
Page
1
A Middle East Airlines Viscount and a Turkish C47 Dakota collided above Ankara today and crashed into Ulus Square. Police reported 62 dead and at least 100 injured, with figures rising as disaster crews search wreckage amid multiple fires. Most victims were on the ground in the crowded square.
A 65-year-old Selma National Bank cashier, Hugh Edward Campbell, was charged with embezzling more than 427000 over 35 years. He pleaded not to bond, was arraigned before U.S. Commissioner Marian Wallace, and remains jailed awaiting grand jury action in Mobile. The FBI ties the case to a Federal Reserve Act violation. bank president Roger Jones notes deposits are insured.
Community meeting at the Priceville club features a day of activities led by Mrs. Clayton. City clerk's office issued a building permit for James E. Wright to change electrical service at 1106 7th Ave SE for 200 dollars. Police reported various incidents including a call at 1129 5th Ave SE and several traffic-related charges. An evening of entertainment is planned at 8 o clock at the DAV Home on Bank Street.
The resurrection is presented as a historical fact on par with Jesus’ death. Scrutiny over centuries shows no successful refutation of the resurrection, with Christianity itself cited as a continual witness of life from death and a fulfillment of Jesus’ promise to believers.
Dr Frank Kay spoke at the Morgan County Association for Mental Health event at the Decatur Country Club. Rev W A Crim opened with invocation as officers were introduced with Dr Tom Lewis hosting. New officers include Rev Edwin Dalstrom president and Bayne Vaughn treasurer.
Alabama could become a leading produce state if irrigation expands. Arthur McCrary told the Kiwanis Club at Lyons Hotel that Sand Mountain needs full irrigation and dams, noting about 1500 farmers signed a petition in support since 1954 and that irrigation could replace cotton and corn as crops.
New York stocks rose as a rally continued with mixed bond activity and corporate gains. Cotton and grain futures were soft with soybeans dropping sharply on cashing profits and short selling. hogs and slaughter cattle moved modestly higher. investors watched prices across commodities and equities.
The royal couple, en route from London to Vancouver and then Fiji, endured weather delays and a refueling stop change. A snowstorm forced a halt in Edmonton, a Pacific windstorm delayed Honolulu, and the Boeing 707 finally landed in Vancouver after hours of travel amid cold, snow, and mechanical repairs.
In Muscle Shoals Alabama a gunman robbed the First National Bank branch at Sheffield and fled with cash in paper bags. Within 30 minutes police captured Albert Leslie Gunn, 29, of Sheffield, in nearby woods after two bags of money were found on him. authorities sought an accomplice.
Ottawa prime minister John G. Diefenbaker says Canada is not in the New Frontier of the United States and will wait for an official report before commenting on Dean Rusk remarks. Baltimore attorneys push to drop conspiracy charges against two former Democratic congressmen in a federal court filing.
President Kennedy orders renewed preparations for a new underground nuclear test shot in Nevada after talks with Russia on a test ban treaty broke down. Attorneys for Mississippi Governor Barnett and Lt. Governor Johnson ask the U.S. Appeals Court to dismiss criminal contempt charges, arguing their actions in the desegregation crisis complied with state law.
In Moscow the Soviet Union and France signed a trade agreement for roughly 100 million dollars yearly in each direction. In Birmingham the Rev James Lowell Ware, an African American, qualified for a City Council seat to be filled in March.
Paris designer Jacques Griffe presented a spring and summer collection for understated chic aimed at upper crust society. The line features shirtwaist suits, curved edges, high collars, apron tunics, paneled skirts, sheer chiffons, organzas, bias cut daywear, and evening wear in white, black, lemon, grape fruit, and rose with flat bosoms and minimal ornament.
Montgomery reports welfare officials seek a 2.9 million increase in state appropriations to lift average old age pension to 70 dollars monthly. The plan calls for a total budget rise to 31 million from 29.2 million, with federal funds making it 122 million and 106000 pensioners projected for next year.
Ad copy promotes Stearns and Foster bedding claiming American craftsmanship since 1846. Robinson's is the seller featuring the label and brand emphasis.
Readers recall quirky items and humorous notes from the Daily Want column. The column collects oddities and light gossip, inviting curiosity about forgotten notes and offbeat topics.
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